Behind the Craft Zapier Co-Founder on Using AI Agents to 10X Your Productivity | Mike Knoop (Zapier)
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Dec 1, 2024 
In this engaging discussion with Mike Knoop, co-founder of Zapier and advocate for open AGI, listeners dive into the transformative power of AI in productivity. Mike shares insights on two types of automation: API-based systems and robotic process automation. He highlights surprising ways AI agents can save time and money for product managers and marketers, including a case where they saved $100K. The conversation also critiques common misconceptions about AGI, emphasizing that achieving it requires more than just large language models.
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Two Types of Automation
- API-based automation (like Zapier) is reliable but limited.
- RPA (Robotic Process Automation) offers broader automation but needs AI for reliability.
Mike Knoop's AI Journey
- Mike Knoop's AI interest stems from college optimization studies using similar math.
- This led to Zapier's AI push, focusing on tool use, resulting in AI integration across the product.
Zapier's "Code Red" Week for AI
- Zapier held a "Code Red" week, giving employees time off to explore AI tools.
- This boosted internal AI adoption and informed their product development.